About The Moot

The Moot are a 2 piece female band from Huddersfield in the UK. The band are Clare Dowling on vocals and guitar and Eryl Whiteley on drums.

They started writing their own reggae and ska influenced songs in August 2005 after some successful jamming in an old creamery in Bladnoch Scotland. The Moot played their first gig in Huddersfield in October 2005 at the Rock Cafe and since then have played over 150 gigs across the UK at pubs, clubs, festivals and events.

In 2006 The Moot hosted a jam night in Huddersfield at Bar Amour for 3 months and put on live music nights where they invited other original bands and artists to play their music. The nights were a real success. On the 28th of April 2006 The Moot headlined at a blues festival in Holmfirth at The Picturedrome.

In September 2006 they played to a packed tent at Thimbleberry Music Festival in County Durham where they had 3000 people bouncing to their music. "Snuggle Up" was played on the BBC Raw Talent Show the same weekend where they were described as " A Very,Very good band" by Alan Raw.

In June 2007 the band took part in a battle of bands competition and the Gardening Club, Rock Garden in London where they won two heats and came overall 3rd in the national competition. In September 2007 The Moot returned to Thimbleberry Music Festival for their September Festival.

In Febuary 2008 The Moot took part in the BBC Upstaged Comptetion and reached the semi final. They played for a total of 11 hours over two days in a glass box in the middle of Bristol and the competion could be watched live on the BBC website where fans voted online. Highlights were shown on BBC 3 and the BBC-i player. Videos were also posted on the BBC's Youtube Channel.

The Moot played again at Thimbleberry Music Festival in June 2008. On 5.7.08 the band supported The Beat and on 6.7.08 they supported Hayseed Dixie at the Holmfirth Picturedrome. They also supported The Blockheads on 12.12.08 at The Picturedrome.

In 2009 The Moot played over 75 gigs, mainly cover gigs around pubs and clubs in the North of England. In April 2010 The Moot also supported The Saw Doctors and The Levellers at the Holmfirth Picturedrome.

LIVE COVER DEMOS

recorded in 2010 at Bezeb-

PARTY BAND

THE MOOT are an all female professional covers and original, function, wedding, band based in Huddersfield in the UK. They cover many genres of music including: Reggae, Ska, Rock, Pop, Indie, Soul and Funk. They are the perfect choice when looking for professional, fun and energetic live band

The Moot boast an extensive repertoire of over 100 songs and have experience playing small intimate venues through to large Festivals and events, The Moot have been performing live together since August 2005.

The Moot will take care of all your musical requirements. Being a self managed band. The Moot will communicate with you directly and ensure that everything is taken care of. If you have any concerns or need any advice you can contact the band directly.
So, if you are looking for a unique, upbeat, lively, fantastic band to play at your wedding, civil partnership ceremony, party, event or function contact The Moot now!

They guarantee your occasion will be remembered for a long time to come!

BUSKERS...STREET ENTERTAINERS

The Moot have been busking and busk in different towns, places and cities, wherever they can get to!

Our CD album is available to buy here

The Moot are sponsored by Dowling Stoves

If you would like to sponsor us please get in touch at themoot@hotmail.co.uk or call 07535716974